When we moved to our suburban neighborhood outside of Washington DC we knew one person. I felt lucky to move to a place where I knew at least one person. At that point we had been married in the Navy for 13 years. By then you know a friend of a friend everywhere you go. Now you can know a friend of a friend , let me introduce you to my friend Wendy Joachim. Why Wendy's a True Military Friendly Realtor in DC Wendy is my friend, neighbor, fellow parent at our children's school, fellow military wife , and realtor . She has one of the warmest friendliest smiles and always makes me feel like she t... read more
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Couponing is a great way to save money on groceries. Here at Keesler there is coupon groupthat meets twice a month to swap coupons . It is a great way to use all of your coupons and get tons you wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. The coupons that expire before they can be used are sent to couponing groups overseas. Another huge expense is dining out and the price goes up and up once you have kids . One way to cut your cost is to take advantage of the many local restaurants that offer ' kid's eat free' deals! Kids Eat Free near Keesler AFB Mondays Salsarita’s Kids Eat Free All Day With Adult Purc... read more
On our second sea tour in Jacksonville I found myself alone with my two small children often. If my husband wasn't on one of his two deployments for that tour he was working every other weekend. This meant a lot of mommy and kids time. One of my favorite things to do with my kids was take them to The Jacksonville Zoo . The Jacksonville Zoo is the most parent and child friendly zoo I have ever been to. I love the wide walkways , the easy to read maps , and a variety of interesting things to do other than just look at animals in their habitats. In addition to checking out all the awesome animal... read more
Most spouses come to Keesler base to support an airman in tech school . For some, it is a short accompanied tour, and for others, it is an even shorter tour on your own dime. Whether you are here for 3 months or a full year, you may consider a furnished apartment over traditional living arrangements. It can save you time and energy since everyone hates moving. It may or may not save you money depending on your situation and moving costs. Furnished Apartments near Keesler Base A. Bay St. Louis aprox 45 min from KAFB The Waverly ,855-206-2916,1-3 bedrooms, $650-$850 (may have changed) B. Biloxi... read more
When we received our orders for The Pentagon I began to search for a place to live . Needless to say the house search was overwhelming! Washington DC and its surrounding suburbs are huge! How was one Navy wife supposed to figure this out? Luckily I had a dear friend who was able to help me out. You need a friend too and today is your lucky day because I'm introducing you to Catherine Jouet . Meet Catherine: A True Military Friendly Realtor in DC Catherine is a local realtor who used to live in Washington DC and she and her family now reside in Alexandria. Catherine is also my own real estate ... read more